Explore the Family Name Moncion
The meaning of Moncion
Hispanic (Dominican Republic; Monción): of French origin, most likely a derivative of Late Latin monticellum ‘little mountain’ (see Monceaux). The surname Moncion, which is virtually non-existing in France, is also found in Haiti.
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How common is the last name Moncion in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moncion has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,583 and increased to 40,856 in 2010, a change of about 20.8%. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname also rose from 379 to 534, a growth of approximately 40.9% in ten years. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Moncion per 100k also increased by 28.57% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #40,856 | 20.8% |
| Count | 379 | 534 | 40.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moncion
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moncion. The Hispanic community saw an increase from 77.04% in 2000 to 82.4% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as white and black decreased by 37.17% and 17.37% respectively. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category showed some presence in 2010, while it had none in 2000. No changes were recorded for those identifying as being of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.04% | 82.4% | 6.96% |
| Black | 14.51% | 11.99% | -17.37% |
| White | 6.86% | 4.31% | -37.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |